Modi tells the radicals in his coalition to focus on economic reforms rather than on divisive religious issues.

But counting out ISIS would be a mistake. Let’s not forget, the upstart terror network has repeatedly surprised experts by overcoming problems they thought insurmountable.

Yet another blow to the “settled science” in the climate debate.

NPR’s hit podcast “Serial,” an intensely voyeuristic look into the murder of a teenage girl, is also a provocative examination of justice in America.

The expected changes in Kazakhstan’s demography could make it Putin’s next target.

Donor states, mostly Middle Eastern powers, pledged more than $5 billion to rebuild Gaza. So far only $100 million has actually been transferred.

Nothing short of a miracle will prevent a sharp economic decline in Russia in the coming year, but don’t expect Putin’s popularity to take a big hit because of it.

To help several of its former colonies, France lends a hand in the fight against Boko Haram.

Nigeria had a terrible week, as Boko Haram kidnapped more than 100 people and 54 soldiers were condemned to death for mutiny.

In case you missed it, here are some excerpts form this week’s podcast, featuring Mark M. Lowenthal and Foreign Policy‘s David Rothkopf.